Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God has healed, God has Healed, Healed by God
Pronunciation: RA-fey-el, /ˈræfeɪəl/, R AA F AY EH L
Popularity Rank: #1,738
Derived from the Hebrew name רָפָאֵל (Rafa'el) meaning 'God has healed'. In the Bible, Raphael is an archangel known for his healing powers.
The name Raphael is of Hebrew origin and means God has healed, God has Healed, Healed by God. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Raphael is commonly found in France, Nigeria, Brazil, and 90 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RA-fey-el
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈræfeɪəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AA F AY EH L
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Raphael is recorded 38,452 times globally, ranking it as the 1,738th most common name worldwide.
Raphael is most prevalent in France, with 13,878 occurrences, making it the 259th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Raphael is found among 1 in every 78 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #259 | 1 : 94 |
| Nigeria | #393 | 1 : 332 |
| Brazil | #401 | 1 : 270 |
| United States of America | #1,555 | 1 : 748 |
| Germany | #452 | 1 : 184 |
| Switzerland | #107 | 1 : 99 |
| Belgium | #414 | 1 : 201 |
| Austria | #159 | 1 : 78 |
| South Africa | #2,032 | 1 : 2,443 |
| Cameroon | #323 | 1 : 453 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Raphael from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 10:35 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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